Bridge Nov24_Site1 (ME0101)
Artificial reef Manatee County, Florida, Gulf side. 53 Prefabricated modules (12 goliath, 24 ultra, 8 super, 9 supra).
What bites on Bridge Nov24_Site1
Structure in 34 ft on the Gulf coast usually holds: Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, Flounder. What is actually biting changes with the season, water temperature and tide — the day's plan for this reef has the bite window and what to target that day.
Anchoring on Bridge Nov24_Site1
In 34 ft, pay out about 190 ft of rode at 5:1 in calm water, or 266 ft at 7:1 when it's blowing. Drop the anchor up-drift of the structure by about the same distance and fall back onto it. Before you drop, kill the engine for 60 seconds and watch your GPS track — that's your real drift, and it beats any forecast.
Today's fishing report near Bridge Nov24_Site1
Tampa Bay fishing report — today: tides, wind, seas, water temperature and the GO / NO-GO call for inshore and offshore, updated through the day. Also nearby: Sarasota fishing report (21 mi).
Nearby reefs
| Reef | Distance | Heading | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Gucken (June 2020) ME0097 | 110 yd | W | 33 ft |
| Bridge Reef 2022 ME0100 | 140 yd | NNW | 34 ft |
| Bridge Nov24_Site2 ME0102 | 145 yd | NW | 34 ft |
| Jim's Gift (June 2020) ME0096 | 0.1 mi | NW | 33 ft |
| BridgeJUL25_SCenter ME0103 | 0.1 mi | SW | 32 ft |
Before you go
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change — check the current Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules for the day you fish. Carry a descending device for reef fish you release.